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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1910

Page

3

Russian General Nesswich Faces Dismissal Over Jewish Dinner

Report from St. Petersburg notes demands for General Nesswich of the 48 barracks at Nazare to be dismissed after he hosted a dinner for Jewish soldiers and delivered a pro Jewish speech. Critics call his actions a threat to imperial security and traitorous. Also mentions young Romano receiving a certificate for scholastic excellence and Court Officer Finnegan’s vacation travels to Norfolk Newport News and Baltimore.

United Press St. Petersburg Nesswich Tommander Nazare Russian Empire Shris Finnegan Christopher Finnegan Bost

Obituary notices and funeral details from June 1910

Multiple death notices from this city dated June 28 to June 30 1910. Catherine Larkin widowed of David Larkin dies at 414 Broad Street with funeral arrangements via August G Baker and Spring Grove Cemetery. Henry Socrates Clark dies aged 78 at 2007 Seaview Avenue with services at Albert Clark residence then Edmed Clark residence and interment at Spring Grove. William Carey dies June 29 1910 with funeral from 120 Catherine Street and St. Augustine's Church then St. Michael's Cemetery. Henry Akey notes funeral through 120 Catherine Street and St. Michael's Cemetery.

Broad Street Catherine David Larkin Henry Socrates Clark Albert Clark Seaview Avenue Edmed Clark Bond Street Hartford August G. Baker Spring Grove P Akey William Carey Richard Mullins Catherine Street St. Augustine’s Church St. Michael’s Cemetery

Misery and Halley's Achievements and Humorous Fragments

A mixed illustrated column notes Franck’s Marseilles beachcombers sharing scarce earnings in a November lean season. It also highlights Edmund Halley’s scientific feats, then shifts to brief humorous exchanges on philanthropy, a classroom moment, and playful wordplay in London Tit-Bits.

Thoreau Quote on Simple Living as a Practical Pastime

A Thoreau quotation asserts that sustaining oneself on Earth is not a hardship but a pastime when one chooses simple and wise living. It frames frugal self sufficiency as a virtuous daily practice.

Thoreau

Death of Senator Daniel Ends Old School Era

Special from United Press Washington June 30 The death of Senator John Warwick Daniel of Virginia removes one of the last survivors of the Old School of Public Men. Daniel was not only a leading figure in southern politics but a symbol of a bygone era in Washington.

United Press Washington John Warwick Daniel Virginia Public Men Daniel

Senate veteran dies after long public career

The prominent figure, inconspicuous in the Senate but a popular lecturer, served 25 years in Congress and was re-elected to a Senate term expiring in 1917. Ex-Governor Claude Swayson is seen as likely to win the post. Congress members will attend the funeral tomorrow.

Senate Congress Claude Swayson

Mead Narrowly Nominated for Vermont Governor on Second Ballot

At the state convention in Montpelier Vermont John A Mead of Rutland won the governorship nomination on the second ballot by three votes over F G Fleetwood of Morrisville who led the progressive faction Mead received 344 votes while 341 were needed to win the roll called in the insurgent extension of the Vermont political contest Mead is described as a very rich man and the result marked a close one for regulars and insurgents alike

United Press Montpelier Vermont John A. Mead Rutland Mead F. G. Fleetwood Morrisville

Youths Arrested After Vandalizing Immanuel Baptist Church

Two youths from Gregory Street, Burt Robinson 16 and George Jenner 15, were arrested after vandalizing the Immanuel Baptist church on Gregory and Lafayette streets. Robinson held for arraignment before Judge Wilder. Jenner released to probation officer with work commitment. Police expect more arrests as investigation continues.

Immanuel Baptist Church Gregory Lafayette Streets Burt Robinson Gregory Street George Jenner Robinson Wilder Jenner

Sunday School Children Enjoying Themselves At Park Outing

Several thousand children participate in church outings across Beardsley and Seaside parks. Park St Congregational Washington Park M E Christ Episcopal St Johns Episcopal Memorial Baptist Sun day schools picnic at Beardsley Park. Summerfield M E and Trinity M E at Seaside Park. Tomorrow First Presbyterian and Bnai Israel picnic at Beardsley Park and North Congregational primary at Seaside. Saturday five First Evangelical picnics at Seaside with five baseball games and four cricket matches.

Park St. Congregational Washington Park M. E Christ Episcopal St. John’s Episcopal Memorial Baptist Beardsley Park Summerfield M. BE Trinity M. E Seaside Park First Presbyterian B’nai Israel North Congregational Church First Evangelical Church

Lustig Laughs at Judge After Death Sentence

New York June 3. Morris M Lustig a private detective sentenced to death in Sing Sing laughed at Judge Warren M Foster and bet he would not be executed He had murdered his wife Rhoda Irene Lustig in 1909 The case relied on circumstantial evidence The decision will be appealed

United Press New York Warren M. Foster Sing Sing Morris M. Lustig Rhoda Irene Lustig Lustig

Executioner at shore resort saves life at sunrise

Paris reports Liabeuf to face the guillotine but the public executioner Anatole Deibler is missing from Paris and found at the sea baths. Special messengers are sent to recall him, as only he can operate the guillotine in France.

United Press Paris Liabeuf Fallieres Anatole Deibler Deibler France

Bridgeport Contractor Garnished by Five Laborers

A. J. Langefeld, contractor who laid granite blocks for the Congress Street Bridge approach, had funds garnished by Deputy Sheriff Richards in favor of five laborers alleging back wages. Langefeld is a Hartford man.

A. J. Langefeld Congress Street Richards Langefeld Hartford

Hughes Discusses Democracy at Harvard Meeting

Governor Hughes of New York spoke at Sanders Theatre Harvard on democracy amid applause. The event opened Phi Beta Kappa day in Harvard Hall with a poem by Henry Van Dyke and remarks on courage against corrupt influences in government and the dangers of lawyers becoming legislators.

United Press Boston Sanders Theatre Harvard Governor Hughes New York Harvard Hall Frederick T. Fish Henry van Dyke Princeton Hughes

Burns Heffernan Wedding at Church of the Assumption

Mae Heffernan and Patrick Burns wed at the Church of the Assumption Westport on a June Wednesday. Rev J J Duggan officiated with Miss Margaret Heffernan as bridesmaid and Mr John Burns as best man. The couple planned a Boston honeymoon after greeting guests at the bride’s home.

Church of the Assumption Westport Margaret Heffernan John Burns Boston

Howland's Force Enjoys Successful Savin Rock Outing

The Howland Dry Goods Co annual summer outing drew about 200 staff to Savin Rock last evening. Workers rode special cars from the Post Office, enjoyed a shore dinner, and explored amusements with high spirits, returning at midnight. The organizing committee included Herbert L. Doolittle Edward C. Adkins and Misses Lillian Mellor Lena Anderson and Mary Hoadley.

Howland Dry Goods Co Savin Rock Rock the Rock Herbert L. Doolittle Edward C. Adkins Lillian Mellor Lena Anderson Mary Hoadley

Mayors Elect Officers At Connecticut Association Meet

Meriden hosts the Connecticut Mayors Association annual session with Mayor Thomas L. Reilly presiding. Elected officers include President B. L. Armstrong New London Vice President A F Howe Derby and Secretary Treasurer Dr J Milton Coburn South Norwalk An executive committee elected Henry Lee Bridgeport E O Keeler South Norwalk and Mayor Edward L. Smith Hartford The Meriden event also featured the local fire department showing a new motor engine The Mayors plan to meet next in Hartford at Mayor Smiths invitation.

United Press Meriden Mayors’ Association of Connecticut Thomas L. Reilly B. L. Armstrong New London A. F. Howe Derby J. Milton Coburn South Norwalk Henry Lee Bridgeport E. O. Keeler Edward L. Smith Hartford Smith

Permanent Place for Patrolman George F. Simon

Through city court officials Patrolman George Simon linguist fluent in Austrian tongues has been assigned by Superintendent Birmingham to the post of assistant city court officer. The post is to be retained indefinitely to aid police and prosecutors in cases needing Austrian language skills and to save the department money on outside interpreters.

George Simon Birmingham Simon

Laborer Slashes Man in Street Corner Assault

John Virgine a laborer from Lexington Avenue slashed Cesare Gentile 25 of 269 Grand Street with a pocket knife on a street corner near Sprague Motor Co. Water Street and South Avenue. Gentile required ten stitches from Dr Bennett. Police hunt Virgine for assault with intent to commit murder.

Sprague Motor Co Water Street South Avenue John Virgine Lexington Avenue Cesare Gentile Grand Street Virgine Gentile Dr. Bennett

Taxpayers League and Assessors Satisfied With Block Maps Efforts

City Engineer McKenna, Taxpayers League executives, and Board of Assessors met at City Hall to discuss block map methods. They concluded the engineer is proceeding correctly and is delivering value for the $9,500 appropriated for the maps.

McKenna Taxpayers’ League Board of Assessors

Probate Court Notes On Estate of John Eaton Spicer

Probate records show John Eaton Spicer's estate totaling 7 070 with real estate listed at 4 820 and personal property at 2 250. John H. French named administrator for Catherine Emma French. Fred C. Eckert and Ralph Beers named appraisers. The De Wolfe will admitted with Adelia A. DeWolfe as heiress and Ruth S. DeWolfe as executrix. Merle C. Coles and John S. Judson named appraisers.

John Eaton Spicer John H. French Catherine Emma French Fred C. Eckert Ralph Beers Harvey H. DeWolfe Adelia A. DeWolfe Ruth S. DeWolfe

Linen Shower for Miss Tobin at Park Avenue Home

Lauretta Brown hosted a linen shower for Miss Mary Tobin at the home of Mr. John Dinsmore 386 Park Avenue Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed refreshments music and songs. among those attending were Annie Kerwin Francis Tobin Alice Sailor Helen Keefe Tessie Shanley Anna Sullivan Nellie Doty Mrs D Robbendorf Mrs J Reilly and Mrs J Whittle.

Lauretta Brown Mary Tobin John Dinsmore Park Avenue Miss Tobin Annie Kerwin Francis Tobin Alice Sailor Helen Keefe Tessie Shanley Anna Sullivan Nellie Doty D. Robbiford J. Reilly J. Whittle

O Neil Miss Misses Palmer Diploma Correction

Reader notes a correction for St Marys school graduation where Harriet Frances O Neil is reported missing a Palmer diploma for penmanship and should be listed as receiving both diplomas. The letter urges correction in the evening paper.

the Farmer St. Mary's School Harriet Frances O’neil Penmansh

Milford Men Guilty in Deer Cruelty Case

Patrick H. Fitzgibbons and Eliz Pritchard of Milford were found guilty by a jury in New Haven on a novel charge of cruelty to a deer. They tied a rope to the deer's horns and towed it several miles to Meadow's End where the animal died from exhaustion and fright. sentence was deferred to next Monday.

United Press New Haven Patrick H. Fitzgibbons Eliz Pritchard Milford Common Pleas Court Wolfe Meadow’s End

Interpleader suit over $452.52 funds in Common Pleas

Nathan Engleman holds $452.52 claimed by Andrew Grieve, with sheriffs awaiting his return. Judge Scott heard the interpleader action brought by Engleman against Kinnear & Gager Mfg Co, Lyon & Grumman, and carpenters with mechanics liens. The court took the papers.

Nathan Engleman Tjhast Mainstreet Andrew Grieve Scott Common Pleas Court Interpleader Engleman Kinnear & Gager Mfg. Co Lyon & Grumman

Howland Store Promises Instant Cool Comfort

The Howland store offers a wide range of comfort oriented goods for wear and home. Garments and beach wear promise ease and summer fabrics, plus shoes and bathing shoes in varied heights. Home items include screens hammocks rugs and seats. Cooking heat is minimized with gas or oil stoves and refrigerators.

Howland

Boys' crash and khaki suits advertise linen coats

Suits of linen crash for boys priced at $3 for double-breasted coats and knicker trousers. Norfolk style for youngsters offered at $1.50. Khaki options in regular or dark shades include double-breasted coats and knicker trousers at $2. Khaki and linen hats priced 25 and 50 cents. Front basement display.

Boys trousers that wash and wear well

Text describes durable boys trousers marketed as washing friendly with various fabrics and colors. Mentions prices ranging from 25c to 75c, including linen crash khaki gray olive and white duck options.

Smallwares at saving list of sewing accessories

Smallwares at saving items include washable dress-shields Nos 23 and 7s at 10¢. hairpin cabinets 10¢. collar foundations. spool stands for sewing tables 25¢. cotton tape 24 yd 10¢. all over hair nets 2 for 5¢. wavy hair rolls 24 inch 25¢. hose supporters with satin pad 50¢. Left aisle front.

Barefoot sandals and swim shoes offered for children and adults

The ad promotes barefoot sandals of good leather praised for durability and cooling, priced 69 cents to $1.15. It lists bathing shoes for all ages with styles at 25 to 50 cents and 75 cents, plus rubber-soled tennis shoes for boys and girls from 50 cents to $1.25. Main floor rear location.

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Tia Romano Silvio “Romano Vito Romano The of Education Master Romano Walterville School Er Romano Fletcher John Beck & Son Main ST Horan & Son Florists Eae Hughes & Chapman Stratford Marseilles Harry A. Franck Mont de Piete Victor Gelu L’auberge Halley Edmund Halley Newton G. F. Becker Tommy Benham Nature New York Press Papa Ethel Mr. Tomkins Little Eva Eva London Safe and Sane Jackson’s Main Street South End Church Gov. Hughes Harvard Meet George F. Simon Lenora O'Reilly Melinda Scott Women’s Trade League of New York Carpenter's Hall Central Labor Union Beemer YALE O’neil Ade Grieve Hamilton Ing Drug Store Main and State Streets Bate Street Fatrield Avenus Lgeport Conn Morrow Hie Howland Dry Goods
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